Happy Bhai Dooj 2025: Date, Time, Thithi, Bhai Dook Tilak, Puja Shubh Muhurat, Rituals As Per Panchang Today

The festival of Bhai Dooj, which honors the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, will be celebrated across India on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Observed annually on the second day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartik, this day marks a heartfelt tradition where sisters pray for the long life, prosperity, and well-being of their brothers.

Bhai Dooj 2025 Today: Thithi, Date, Auspicious Time for Bhai Dooj Tilak and Puja Muhurat As Per Panchang

For those observing the rituals with religious discipline, the most auspicious time for tilak and puja on Bhai Dooj falls between 1:13 PM and 3:28 PM on October 23. This 2-hour and 15-minute window is considered ideal for sisters to perform the traditional ceremonies and offer prayers.

According to the Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi (second lunar day) will end at 10:46 PM, marking the closure of the official Bhai Dooj observance.

On Bhai Dooj, sisters perform a ceremonial tilak ritual on their brothers' foreheads, tie protective threads (raksha sutra), and offer prayers to Lord Yama, the god of death. In return, brothers shower their sisters with gifts, love, and blessings. The day is steeped in cultural and religious significance, with families coming together to celebrate sibling affection and harmony.

Special Significance of Bhai Dooj 2025: Ayushman Yoga and Shivvas Yoga

What makes Bhai Dooj 2025 particularly special is the presence of two highly auspicious astrological combinations - Ayushman Yoga and Shivvas Yoga - believed to enhance the spiritual and material benefits of the day's rituals.

Ayushman Yoga, which will last until 5:00 AM on October 24, is considered a powerful time for invoking health, vitality, and longevity. According to astrologers, offering prayers to Lord Yama during this yoga can remove fears and protect devotees from untimely death. The yoga is especially significant given the Bhai Dooj tradition of sisters praying to Yama for their brothers' well-being.

Adding to the auspiciousness is Shivvas Yoga, which will remain in effect until 10:46 PM on October 23. During this yoga, it is believed that Lord Shiva resides at Mount Kailash with Goddess Parvati. Worshipping the divine family during Shivvas Yoga is said to fulfill desires, promote peace, and bring harmony within families.

Mythological Roots: The Story of Yama and Yamuna Behind Bhai Dooj Celebration

The origins of Bhai Dooj are rooted in ancient Hindu mythology. As per legend, on the Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, Lord Yama visited his sister Yamuna's home after a long separation. Yamuna welcomed him with a ceremonial aarti, applied a tilak on his forehead, and served him a meal with great love and devotion.

Deeply moved by her affection, Yama declared that any sister who performs this ritual for her brother on this day would ensure his long and prosperous life. This blessing from the god of death himself became the foundation of the Bhai Dooj tradition, which continues to be observed with the same spirit of love and protection across generations.